PRESS RELEASE: NACON acknowledges the press release issued today by its majority shareholder, Bigben Interactive, and announces that it is carefully assessing the consequences for its own activities.

Core Viewpoint - Nacon is assessing the implications of its majority shareholder Bigben Interactive's financial difficulties, particularly regarding a delayed bond repayment and potential debt restructuring [1][2][3]. Group 1: Company Overview - Nacon is a subsidiary of Bigben Interactive, established in 2019, focusing on the video game market with 16 development studios and expertise in game publishing and gaming peripherals [4]. - The company reported an IFRS revenue of €167.9 million and an operating profit of €1.1 million for the fiscal year 2024/2025 [4]. - Nacon employs over 1,000 individuals and is listed on Euronext Paris [4]. Group 2: Financial Situation of Bigben Interactive - Bigben Interactive, holding 56.72% of Nacon's share capital and 65.79% of voting rights, announced it could not proceed with a partial repayment of €43 million due to its banking pool's refusal to respond to a drawdown notice [2]. - The repayment was initially scheduled for February 19, 2026, and Bigben is considering debt restructuring under commercial court supervision [2]. Group 3: Nacon's Response - In light of Bigben's financial situation, Nacon is carefully studying the potential impact on its operations and financing [3]. - The company commits to informing the market of any significant developments regarding this situation [3].